The Daily Aztec

The Daily Aztec is a student-run newspaper that operates as a not-for-profit entity. It caters to the community of San Diego State University (SDSU) and the nearby College Area in San Diego, California.

Local, Student/Alumni

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#1289320

United States

#386245

Science and Education/Universities and Colleges

#7000

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

No. 21 SDSU falls short 18-16 in Harper Cup shootout to No. 13 UCSD

3 days ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

The Aztecs’ regular-season finale against UC San Diego featured 34 combined goals, a 100th career goal for Mimi Stoupas, and a record-tying assist day for Rose Kanemy Categories: In a game that turned the pool into a scoreboard frenzy, the No. 21-ranked San Diego State Aztecs closed their 2025 regular season with a dramatic 18-16 loss to No. 13 UC San Diego in the 23rd edition of the Harper Cup — a game that shattered series scoring records and featured milestone performances from multiple...
No. 21 SDSU rallies late but falls to No. 9 LMU in Senior Day showdown

1 week ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

The Aztecs honored six seniors and nearly clawed back against conference-leading Loyola Marymount in a spirited 17-11 loss Categories: There were flowers. There were families. There were tears. And then there was a fight.
Eight actors, one Hamlet: How SDSU Theatre’s portrayal of ‘Hamlet’ seeks to explore family trauma, identity and a fragmented mind

1 week ago | thedailyaztec.com | Katerina Portela

Out of every dramatic role in theater, there is arguably none more well-known or complex than Hamlet. As the character with the most lines out of any Shakespearean play, whose descent into madness and passionate soliloquies (“To be or not to be,” anyone?) have inspired countless pop culture references, the role is coveted for any actor. Or, in a recent student adaptation, actors.
Aztec Brotherhood Reunited: Kyree Woods and Turner Bernard embrace UFL opportunity in Memphis

2 weeks ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

Once college teammates at San Diego State, Woods and Bernard are proving that loyalty, resilience, and a second chance can go a long way in professional football Categories: In a league built on opportunity and grit, two former San Diego State teammates have found themselves reunited on professional football’s spring stage. Cornerback Kyree Woods and long snapper Turner Bernard are once again sharing a locker room, this time with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL).
Dutcher vs. the Dollar: SDSU’s roster rebuild begins amid NIL chaos

2 weeks ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar |Jacob Fogelstrom

With the transfer portal spinning and NIL dollars reshaping college hoops, Brian Dutcher is racing to retool San Diego State’s roster before the storm swallows it whole Categories: The college basketball off-season has become a chaotic sprint, and San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher is right in the middle of the storm.
Skelly in the Stands: How Bryce Garrod became the soul of The Show

2 weeks ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

From an eight-year-old fan with a skeleton mask to the president of SDSU’s student section, Garrod’s decade-long devotion to Aztec basketball is anything but typical Categories: By the time Bryce Garrod enrolled at San Diego State University, he was already a familiar face in the stands. Now a 21-year-old senior studying computer science, Garrod has become a San Diego State basketball institution in his own right.
Rise Against and Papa Roach Light Up San Diego

2 weeks ago | thedailyaztec.com | Katerina Portela

From afar, the clouded sky above Petco Park seemed to glow as if a UFO hovered inside. Streams of differently colored light emerged into the darkening sky, creating a light show for all of downtown San Diego to see. “What the heck is going on?” a passerby said. “They got a rave going on in there?”It was no rave; it was the start of Rise Against and Papa Roach’s Rise of the Roach tour, a double performance of the two powerhouses of the early 90s and 2000s hardcore and numetal scene.
No. 20 Aztecs start strong but falter late in 15-9 Loss to No. 9 Fresno State

3 weeks ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

SDSU kept pace early, but costly turnovers and missed opportunities allowed the Bulldogs to surge past in a tough conference battle Categories: A competitive first half saw the No. 20-ranked San Diego State water polo team trailing by just one goal, but No. 9 Fresno State pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Aztecs 9-4 to claim a 15-9 victory on Saturday afternoon at the Aztec Aquaplex in a Golden Coast Conference matchup.
How ASAP Rocky, YG & Peso Pluma turned festival performances into political commentary

1 month ago | thedailyaztec.com | Katerina Portela

When YG brought out a Trump impersonator to the stage in Los Angeles on March 15, he wasn’t the first to use his stage to mock a president. In September of 1963, following the bombing of a church containing four young Black girls in Birmingham, Alabama, Nina Simone was outraged. She penned the song “Mississippi Goddam,” a song critical of American racial prejudice and supportive of the rising civil rights movement.
SDSU’s new partnership brings AI to athlete branding

1 month ago | thedailyaztec.com | Roman Aguilar

San Diego State University (SDSU) is taking a major step forward in its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiatives by partnering with Out2Win, an AI-powered athlete marketing intelligence platform. This collaboration is designed to streamline how brands discover, analyze, and connect with SDSU student-athletes for NIL opportunities, enhancing the university’s ability to support its athletes in the evolving NIL landscape.